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Elementary Schools

Francis H Sheckler Elementary School

Catasauqua Area SD · Lehigh County · 251 N 14th St, Catasauqua, PA 18032.0

(610)264-5601

3/10
#1188
Rank 1188 out of 1,545
Top 77%
English Language Arts2/10 · #1278 · 17th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #1148 · 26th percentile
Science4/10 · #967 · 32nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Catasauqua is a small borough tucked along the Lehigh River in the Lehigh Valley, with a tight-knit, working-class character that feels a world away from the busier suburbs of Allentown just down the road. Sheckler Elementary reflects that community spirit, and while its academic scores tend to run below state averages, families who are deeply rooted in the Catasauqua area often appreciate the close community ties and smaller-town feel that come with it. Families looking to supplement academics with strong parental involvement or outside enrichment resources may want to factor that into their decision.

Student Demographics

210 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
91 (43%)
White
89 (42%)
African American
16 (8%)
Multiple Races
10 (5%)
Asian
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners15 (7%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged121 (58%)
Students with Disabilities45 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

597
Enrollment
48.3
Teachers (FTE)
12.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #495 · 69th percentile

101 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found